Counseling Program Manager
At Equest, find a world where the lives of people with special/diverse needs are transformed through the wonder of horses & dedicated people.Therapeutic benefits from equine therapies consistently provides improvement in these areas:• Psycho-socially: These therapies increase concentration, improve sequential thought processing, increase riders’ abilities to articulate emotions, develop spatial awareness/orientation & expand their self-esteem, general awareness & self-discipline.• Life Skills: Riding and Equine Counseling can influence daily living skills, foster independence & consistently improve peer-to-peer and family relationships, resulting in increased socialization.• Physical: Horses rhythmically & naturally move the body in a manner similar to the human gait, improving posture, balance & muscle control. Equine-assisted therapy also provides cardiovascular benefits.